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Word of the Day: Panoply
Panoply comes from the Greek word panoplia, which referred to the full suit of armor worn by hoplites, heavily armed infantry soldiers of ancient Greece. Panoplia is a blend of the prefix pan-,
Infographic: How a Word Gets Into the Dictionary
Why is Fracking a Dirty Word? An Explainer on America’s Shale Energy Boom.
For some people—especially presidential candidates—fracking is a dirty word that brings up fears of contaminated ground water. But for many people they simply don’t know much about it other than it’s
7 Things You Should Clean Every Single Day
Why You Should Spread the Word to End the Word
It is not acceptable to use disability as derogatory. Join the Spread the Word to End the Word campaign.
It's World No Tobacco Day! [Infographic: Why Smoking Is Bad For Your Eyes]
Learn about the link between smoking and vision loss.
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What makes a word "real"?
One could argue that slang words like ‘hangry,’ ‘defriend’ and ‘adorkable’ fill crucial meaning gaps in the English language, even if they don't appear in the dictionary. After all, who actually decides which words make it into those pages? Language historian Anne Curzan gives a charming look at the humans behind dictionaries, and the choices they make.
Why I Hate the Word 'Retirement'
Let's dump the word 'retirement' and find a different 'R' word to describe this wonderful, calmer time of life.
How Literature Became Word Perfect
Before the word processor, perfect copy was the domain of the typist—not the literary genius.
Teaching Kids to Move Beyond One-Word Questions
If you’re tired of “why,” use this framework to help your kindergarten students ask specific questions that yield better answers.
Should You Be Capitalizing the Word 'Internet'?
One form of the word "internet" is advancing over the other, and will ultimately win out.
One-word answers to your money questions
Sometimes, you want a simple answer before digging deeper.
Why the Word ‘Green’ Doesn’t Really Matter
Just as real estate professionals are struggling to understand what defines advances in efficiency and smart-home technology, appraisers are also working to help define and quantify what this trend me
How to Predict a Baby's First Word
A new study suggests what a toddler sees plays a major role.
Why Aren’t There More Scientists? A One-Word Explanation
You’ll be surprised to learn that scientists worry about this one thing almost as much as they worry about actual science.
Three Steps to More Word-of-Mouth
Use these tips to increase repeat sales by keeping your customers and clients connected to your business.
What Triggers Word of Mouth Marketing to Catch Fire?
Geico’s “Hump Day” commercial is a great example of viral word of mouth marketing. How can you use this to trigger word of mouth advertising for your brand.
Healthlines: Cancer doesn't have to be a scary word
There is certain terminology in our world that causes one to shudder just by saying the word aloud.
